This will be the place to read about my 4 journeys as a gestational surrogate and my hectic life with 2 kiddos. I may even share some recipes from time to time. Check it out frequently for the latest happenings. :)

Friday, September 19, 2014

Well, it is official. I am finally taking injections for the upcoming surrogacy journey as of today. These are the little shots that go in my stomach. The med is Lupron. It is typically used for testicular cancer patients, but it has an off-label use for IVF because it shuts the ovaries down. My ovaries need to be shut down so that they don't release any eggs during our IVF cycle. Since my eggs aren't being used (an egg donor is being used instead), this is a desirable thing. The sides effects suck because this all equates to menopause-hot flashes, headaches, increased appetite, etc. The blue and orange pills are prenatal vitamins and the red pill is birth control. Yes, birth control sounds weird to take when you are trying to get pregnant, but there is a good reason for it. It helps sync my cycle with the egg donor's. We have to be at the same point in our cycles to make this all work. My body would reject her fertilized egg if I was in a different phase. Transfer is set for sometime between 10/30-11/5. It will all depend on how the cycle goes. I am so excited for my new couple!! Hopefully, all will go well and they will get a new baby for 2015. :)

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About Me

I am a stay-at-home Mom to 2 crazy boys and married to the best hubby ever. I went to NC State, I love to cook and I am a 3X gestational carrier/surrogate. My first surro journey was completed in 2007 (baby boy born 12/27/07), the second journey was completed in 2009 (baby girl born 03-06-09), and the third journey in 2013 (baby girl born 03-15-13). The surrogirls are sisters. I am now working on my 4th and final journey with an international couple. :)